Risk of wildfires high this week according to DNR
The DNR is warning residents of elevated fire danger this week as a dry spell continues across the state. Janesville Fire Marshall Nathan Simmons says a number of factors including warm temperatures, low humidity, and wind all
Ice Age Trail Alliance celebrates National Trails Day
With more than 10 events planned throughout the state, the Ice Age Trail Alliance is making it easy for the public to participate in National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3rd. The Rock County chapter of the
Convicted sex offender being released in Janesville
The Rock County Sheriff’s Office is making the public aware of a of convicted sex offender who is moving in to the community. 46-year-old Casey H. Young is relocating to Rock Valley Community Programs at 203 West
Beloit teen who sexually assaulted five-year-old sentenced to prison
An 19-year-old child rapist from Beloit will be behind bars until his victim is an adult. Tyler Culver plead guilty in Rock County Court in February to a single count of child enticement. Additional charges of repeated
Wisconsin DNR warns of elevated fire danger this week
Current fire danger is High across most of Wisconsin after an extended period of dry weather. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, contributing factors include warm temperatures, very low relative humidity and wind. Much of
Robert A. “Bob” Heckmann
January 2, 1946 – May 30, 2023
Watch for buckling pavement as temps rise this week
Watch for buckling pavement as temperatures rise this week. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is advising motorists to be alert and cautious, with hot temperatures forecast throughout the state creating conditions for pavement buckling to occur. BE
Ronald Walter Joers
October 13, 1950 – May 30, 2023